Ah, why is the birdseed disappearing so quickly?   We know it isn’t squirrels because these are squirrel proof feeders – too much weight on the feeding deck closes a cover over the seed.  But did we figure on a thief that could sit on top and reach over to get the coveted seed? 

Can’t resist posting this picture of just how beautiful fresh eggs can be when purchased directly from a farmer who cares about her flock of diverse chickens.  It’s hard to use them instead of just looking at them.  Fiona Harrison (Slaynt Vie Farm) farms an organic garden at Cool Spring and brings eggs and produce in exchange!

Judy Bradshaw, a local Harpers Ferry resident, is teaching our Fundamentals of Drawing class on June 19th. Judy Bradshaw comes with a wealth of perspective on drawing and life! Her work hangs in Dickenson and Wait Craft Gallery in Shepherdstown. She is known for her moody pencil drawings as well as her evoking acrylic landscape paintings. She has taught locally for years and we are proud to have her at CraftWorks this season. If you have ever thought of learning how to draw, or even if you have experience and want to spend the day improving on your skill, this class is sure to appease you. What's more, Judy is offering a critique session a few weeks after the class. Having your work critiqued by a professional artist is a great privilege and a wonderful opportunity to grow artistically, so come join the fun!

Responding to many requests, CraftWorks is launching a series of classes and networking opportunities to help elevate the business and marketing skills of local artists and artisans. The Advancing Artist series, managed by new studio manager Tara Sanders Lowe, kicks off soon. The first two workshops are Writing Killer Copy for your promotions and Building A Website for your art-based business. Jefferson County marketing consultant Nancy McKeithen will teach these classes. A multi-week intensive workshop covering topics like working with galleries, e-commerce, and writing a business plan will be announced soon.

The convenience of the CraftWorks In Town has already brought requests from parents for classes for kids and teens. We're answering the demand as fast as we can. We'll be adding classes all summer and into autumn. We have a program lined up for July, and more to come...See our calendar!

Have you ever dreamed of writing a song? You can learn the foundations of songwriting with Steve Warner this summer. He will teach a four-week workshop for teens and adults and one for kids. How about creating a Woodcut and a Block Printing? Josef Beery is an artist working primarily in book arts and printmaking. He is a professional book designer and cofounder of the Virginia Arts of the Book Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, he can show you how. Bradley Sanders, known to many locals for The Folly, joins CraftWorks to teach a 6-session class in jewelry that includes Lost Wax Casting- a must do! Anne Bowers another well-known Jefferson County artisans who will teach at CraftWorks in the early fall. Check out our Calendar to register for these exciting classes!